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Observation Coding:

View This FAQ, See Observation Coding Clearly

Published on Tue Feb 27, 2018

Time and language key to code choice. Two code sets. Different location requirements. Length of stay stipulations. With all these guidelines, it's no wonder that observation coding is more difficult than it first appears. So, if you've got questions, read on. We've got all the answers you need in this handy FAQ. Q: What's new in observation coding this year? [...]
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